Archive for 2015

Turkish Cypriots go on Hala Sultan Tekke pilgrimage 

Over 1,100 Turkish Cypriots visited the Hala Sutlan Tekke, in Larnaca, to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, on Wednesday.

 

The Turkish Cypriot pilgrims arrived at the mosque at 11.00 hrs in the morning and left …

Antiquities found in ship docked in Limassol port 


Thee port of the south coast town of Limassol, Transport, Communications and Works Ministry Permanent Secretary Alecos Michaelides has told CNA.

 

Replying to CNA questions Michaelides, said that the cargo, which has been confiscated will be fully inspected on …

Turkish mistrust blocks larger EU involvement in the settlement talks 

Over 1,100 Turkish Cypriots visited the Hala Sutlan Tekke, in Larnaca, to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, on Wednesday.

 

The Turkish Cypriot pilgrims arrived at the mosque at 11.00 hrs in the morning and left …

Cyprus’ traffic death toll at 271 between 2010 and 2014 

Between 2010 and 2014 271 people died and more than 2.500 were seriously injured in Cyprus in traffic-related accidents in Cyprus, Reaction, an NGO concerned with road safety, announced on Wednesday.

 

According to data released today by Reaction, the …

Unemployment records decrease in 3rd quarter of 2015 

Unemployment recorded a decrease in the third quarter of 2015, reaching 14,8% compared to last year`s 16,0%, according to the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus.

 

The results of the Labour Force Survey for the 3rd quarter of …

Minister inaugurates ‘one of the most important project in Cyprus in recent years’ 

Minister of Transport Marios Demetriades has described a new project of the Electricity Authority Cyprus (EAC) at the Vasilikos Power Station as one of the most important projects in Cyprus in recent years.

 

The project, at an estimated cost …

Former Arsenal coach Don Howe dies

LONDON (Reuters) – Former England defender and respected coach Don Howe has died, aged 80, the Football Association said on Wednesday.

Howe earned 23 international caps and played at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden where he was part of …

Explosion causes damage to car in Nicosia, Cyprus

An explosion caused major damage to a parked car  in Nicosia around 3.20am on Wednesday morning.

The vehicle was parked outside the owners home. Police are continuing their investigation.

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Thirteen migrants drown off Greece

Seven children, two women and four men drowned when their boat sank off the small Aegean island of Farmakonisi, Greek coastguard officials said early Wednesday.

Another 15 people were rescued and one was still missing according to witnesses, the officials …

Tottenham Hotspur FC host Omonia Youth FC U11

On Friday 18th December, Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur hosted community football club Omonia Youth FC U11 to their state of the art training facility in Enfield for a training session.

The four U11 teams were greeted by Tottenham coaches …